Density-bonus ordinance: The commission discussed proposed changes to the city's density-bonus ordinance, which gives developers incentives for building affordable housing. The commission voted to continue the item to a later date to give staff a chance to make minor revisions to the proposal. Action: None

Utilities Advisory Commission (Jan. 8)

Carbon neutrality: The commission voted to authorize City of Palo Alto Utilities to spend up to $0.0015 per kilowatt hour to achieve carbon neutrality for the city's electric portfolio in 2013. The council had authorized staff to recommend a $0.0025/kWh threshold. Yes: Chang, Cook, Eglash, Hall No: Foster, Melton Absent: Waldfogel

Demand response: The commission voted to extend by three years the Demand Response Pilot Program for large commercial electric customers. Yes: Chang, Cook, Eglash, Foster, Hall, Melton Absent: Waldfogel